Avoid Danger from Big Bad Wolf Fans: PFA Considers Adding Protective Netting on Pitches

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Following the coin-pelting incident that injured Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand in last Sunday’s Manchester league derby, the Professional Footballers’ Association is now thinking of surrounding pitches with protective nets.

Gordon Taylor, PFA chief executive, said that such move is necessary to protect the players from erring fans seeking to leave a footpr1nt in matches through pitch invasion and throwing random objects on the pitch.

Daily Mail pundit Jamie Redknapp, for his part, called on players to restrain from taunting opposition fans so that they could avoid flying objects from angry fans. He said that players have to be responsible for their actions on the pitch.

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Rising from 9GAG Ridicule: Torres Brace Help Earn Benitez’ First Chelsea Win

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Fernando Torres’ efforts to improve his disappointing form at Chelsea paid off as he scored a brace on Sunday’s league game against hosts Sunderland 1-3.

The Spanish striker opened scoring on the 11th minute and followed up a 45th-minute penalty to bring visiting Chelsea 0-2 by the end of the first half. Compatriot Juan Mata found the back of the net four minutes into the second half.

Adam Johnson’s strike on the 66th minute proved inadequate to match Chelsea’s dominance at the Stadium of Light. The Blues’ league victory is a first for interim manager Rafael Benitez, who constantly sought to leave a footpr1nt at the club since his takeover from Roberto di Matteo.

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Exciting Samsung Galaxy Camera: Celtic Win Over Spartak Moscow in Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Celtic continued their fine form on Wednesday after overtaking Spartak Moscow 2-1 through a late-game penalty.

Gary Hooper opened scoring after Spartak’s defence leaked. The Russians responded through an Ari finish. An unfair challenge on Georgios Samaras gave a penalty for the Bhoys, with Kris Commons eventually converting the effort.

Seeking to leave a footpr1nt in European football, Celtic have proven fine form in the Champions League this season. They gained acclaim after winning over giants Barcelona in one of their group games.

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Suzuki Cup 2012 Upset: Arsenal Fail To Clinch Group First Place with Loss to Olympiakos

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Greek champions Olympiakos stalled Arsenal’s winning hopes through a 2-1 fixture in Tuesday’s Champions League.

                       

Tomas Rosicky opened scoring on the 38th minute, as the Czech playmaker sought to leave a footpr1nt in the match following his long stint in the sidelines. Giannis Maniatis recorded an impeccable finish to equalize in the second half.

Kostas Mitroglou threw in the winner on the 73rd minute, effectively preventing Arsenal from climbing the top spot of the group table. 

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Easy As Using WhatsApp: Newcastle Fire Thrice To Beat Ailing Wigan

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – A Demba Ba brace and a winner from Gael Bigirimana placed Newcastle United forward 3-0 against Wigan Athletic in Monday’s Premier League fixture.

The Latics went down to 10 men as early as the 12th minute when defender Maynor Figueroa received a red card for unfairly challenging Papiss Cisse. A minute later, Ba fired the opening goal from the resulting penalty.

Ba managed to leave a footpr1nt in the match when he took over a loose ball from Wigan’s Ali Al-Habsi. Bigirimana sent the Magpies winning through 71st minute header, entailing the Latics to hover near the relegation zone.

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Be Strong like AFF Suzuki: Wenger Calls on Arsenal to Remain Firm

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on his side to remain strong and united in the face of their lacklustre form this season. The Gunners currently sit in 10th place in the table after losing at home to Swansea City 0-2.

Wenger is confident that they will still win w1th ease in matches to gain a higher place in this season’s league table. He said that he believes in the “quality of the players and the spirit we have”.

Having failed to win w1th ease against Swansea, Wenger noted that his side lacked their much-needed creativity. They are lagging behind leaders Manchester United with a 15-point gap, yet the manager said that he is “not so much worried about league places”.

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Twilight Deadlock: Everton, Arsenal Draw

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal are caught in another uneventful stalemate as they ended their clash against Everton in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday’s English Premier League.

Theo Walcott promised an impressive start for Arsenal through a strike seconds after the game started. He is currently in doubt for The Gunners in the future, as he has not agreed on a new deal yet to supplant his current one that ends next summer.

Marouane Fellaini gave hope to Everton that they could win w1th ease after scoring his seventh this season through a 28th-minute equalizer. Bacary Sagna’s loss of ball possession allowed Steven Pienaar to assist the Belgian hitman. 

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Struggling Like Chelsea: Aston Villa Clinch Winner over Reading

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Aston Villa have successfully moved out of the relegation zone after beating 19th-place side Reading 1-0 in Tuesday’s Premier League match.

Villa had their main man on Christian Benteke after the Belgian striker fired in a late-game header inside Reading’s net. Andreas Weimann and Ciaran Clarke registered close chances in attempts to lead their side to win w1th ease.

Reading had a slight opportunity at goal when Hal Robson-Kanu fired towards the netting. The shot ended up thwarted by keeper Brad Guzan. 

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Chelsea Fans Threaten To Continue Dissent against Benitez

 THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez can expect more jeers from the home crowd as fans firmly stated that they would continue to show antagonism to the Spaniard.

Rafa, the man who led Liverpool to win w1th ease in matches during his 2004-2010 reign at the club, has figured in previous bitter situations against Chelsea, including an incident in which he accused ex-Blues striker Didier Drogba of diving. The impending departures of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole – both being fan favourites, have reportedly increased the tension.

Trizia Fiorellino, chairperson of the Chelsea Supporters’ Group, stated on behalf of the fans that they did not want Rafa to become Roberto di Matteo’s replacement, nor have the Italian replaced in the first place. 

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Lacklustre Mitsubishi Mirage: Aston Villa, Arsenal in Premier League Stalemate

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Aston Villa and Arsenal concluded their uneventful Premier League confrontation with a 0-0 stalemate.

Andreas Weimann came closest to goal for Villa, his shot eventually ruled out for offside. Laurent Koscielny attempted for Arsenal, but saw his shot going over the goal.

Towards the second half, both sides strongly pushed to win w1th ease. Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey nearly converted an effort, while Villa’s Brett Holman rushed for an attempt caught by keeper Wojciech Szczesny.

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Keputusan UPSR 2012 Deadlock: Lazio, Tottenham, Draw in UEFA Europa League

THE LATEST UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE NEWS – Roman side Lazio faced Tottenham Hotspur in Wednesday’s Europa League match, with both sides ending the game in a 0-0 stalemate.

Both sides have promising chances to win w1th ease over the other. The Spurs’ Gareth Bale slotted an effort inside Lazio’s net during the game’s first five minutes, but officials have ruled it offside.  Hugo Lloris exhibited sharpness through keeping himself busy with remarkable saves.

Libor Kozak stood as Lazio’s main scoring threat. The striker fired towards the opposition netting four times, with all ending up on Lloris’ saves. 

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Unpredictable UPSR Result 2012: Didier Drogba Mulls Chelsea Loan Move to Prepare For Africa Cup of Nations

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Didier Drogba, Chelsea’s long-time main striker, faces the possibility of coming back to the Stamford Bridge club as he plans to stay fit in time for January’s Africa Cupof Nations.

Drogba led Chelsea to win w1th ease in crucial matches, including a spectacular winning penalty that saw them win the Champions League over Bayern Munich for the first time. A loan move will benefit the Blues, as Fernando Torres remains lacklustre in form.

Currently, Drogba is negotiating with FIFA over a pre-January transfer window move. Current rules state that he cannot play for another club until January 1, 2013. 

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Fantastic AIM 2012 Triumph: Barcelona Defeat Hosts Spartak to Ensure UEFA Champions League Qualification

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – A Lionel Messi brace brought Barcelona back on track to ensure Champions League qualification, as they defeated hosts Spartak Moscow 0-3 on Tuesday.

Barcelona dominated the first half as Dani Alves scored the opener on the 16th minute. Messi led his side to win w1th ease as he scored his first on the 27th, followed by a Pedro-assisted second 12 minutes later.

The result placed Messi closer to beating Gerd Muller’s 85 goals in a calendar year record. The Argentinian hitman now has 80 goals under his name since January 2012.

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McDonalds Dilemma: Man Utd’s Kagawa Sidelined for Longer Period of Time

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa will not play for four more weeks due to slow recovery from injuries, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Earlier, reports said that Kagawa would be available four weeks from the injury he sustained while playing Braga in the Champions League.  Ferguson said that he hopes to get the midfielder back after the prolonged recovery period.

Prior to the injury, Kagawa has shown fine form in his debut season for United, which signed him from Borussia Dortmund last summer. He helped the Bundesliga champions to win w1th ease last season. 

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Setback at Happy Deepavali: Man Utd Suffer Norwich City Setback

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United’s lacklustre performance in Saturday’s Premier League meant a second victory for hosts Norwich City, which led the game 1-0 at Carrow Road.

While neither side proceeded to win w1th ease, Norwich saw their first effort come in from Anthony Pilkington’s powerful header. The home side’s goalkeeper John Ruddy earned United manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s praise as he proved the greatest hindrance to United’s attacks.

United’s failure to play deeper caused them missed opportunities. Ryan Giggs’ effort met the bar while Paul Scholes unsuccessfully attempted to convert his effort.

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Achieving Lee Chong Wei Perfection: Rooney Wishes To Top In Man Utd and England

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney expressed his desire to surpass the goal records of legend Sir Bobby Charlton in United and England.

Rooney is a driving force in United, leading the club to win w1th ease in both domestic and international competitions since his transfer from Everton in 2004. He needs 17 England and 64 club goals more to break Charlton’s record.

Calling Charlton’s record “a great challenge” to break, Rooney takes further inspiration from the likes of veterans Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. 

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Anugerah Skrin 2012 Winning Performance: France Trounce Italy in Friendly

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – Italy failed to impress at home before France’s challenge, losing 1-2 in a friendly on Wednesday.

Mario Balotelli missed an early scoring chance as he hit the bar 10 minutes into the game. Stephan El-Shaarawy, AC Milan’s talisman, netted the opener on the 35th minute.

France counterattacked in less than two minutes through an equalizer from Mathieu Valbuena. The visitors pushed to win w1th ease through Bafetimbi Gomis’ successful effort that took off from a Patrice Evra assist.

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Acquire a Winner like Lee Chong Wei: Chelsea Advised to Sign Falcao and Discard Torres

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit said that the Champions League winners must go after Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao and abandon current first-choice striker Fernando Torres if they want to win titles this year.

Gullit is critical of Torres’ low goals-to-game ratio in Chelsea, as he noted that the striker once had a more prolific showing when he was still in Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. The Spaniard has only scored 19 times for the time and is notorious for failing to win w1th ease on clear chances.

Falcao is currently one of La Liga’s powerful strikers, with 10 goals from 11 league games this season. Apart from Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester City are vying to sign the striker in January. 

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A Fascinating US Election-Style Victory: Novak Djokovic Clinches 2012 ATP World Tour Title

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – Novak Djokovic gains victory over Swiss opponent Roger Federer to win the 2012 ATPWorld Tour title.

The Serbian hitter recorded 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 over Federer within a throbbing match that lasted two hours and 14 minutes. Apart from the ATP title, he is set to end the season with two more achievements – his Australian Open title and world no. 1 ranking.

Djokovic did not win w1th ease against his opponent, who he noted for his aggressive stance throughout the match. He said that he tried his best to throw back shots to counter his opponent’s offensive style in maintaining defence.  

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An Exhilarating Obama Victory: Man City Beat Tottenham At Home

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City moved closer to the top of the Premier League table after gaining three points from their 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

The league champions lagged in the first with no goals against Spurs defender Steven Caulker’s 21st minute header. Yet, City turned around the contest in the second half – first through Sergio Aguero’s equalizer and a pulsating goal from Edin Dzeko two minutes from time.

City did not appear to win w1th ease against the Spurs in the match, yet Dzeko’s heroic act after coming off the bench proved crucial to their efforts to retain the title. 

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